Frequently Asked Questions on The UPLIFT Procedure
It's not uncommon for physicians to have questions about a new procedure. We've addressed some of these questions here. However,
if you have a concern that is not addressed, please contact us.
Q. What happens during pregnancy to a woman who has undergone the UPLIFT procedure?
A. Several physicians have had UPLIFT patients carry a pregnancy to term, and have found that the uterus has remained in a midline/neutral position.
Q. If collision dyspareunia is a relatively common problem, why don't many women in my practice complain of pain during intercourse?
A. Some physicians initially say that don't see many patients who could benefit from the UPLIFT procedure. However, chances are that many
of these women are already in your practice. New clinical and technological developments in the area of female sexual dysfunction make it easier
for you to treat dyspareunia. However, fear and embarrassment prevent some women from seeking help.
Physician reluctance to ask patients about dyspareunia may be another contributing factor. When physicians question patients specifically about
dyspareunia and perform a digital exam to reproduce the pain, they find an average of 1-3 patients monthly who experience pain solely due to a
retroverted uterus. This pathology can be corrected by uterine repositioning with the UPLIFT procedure. 1-4
Q. Have you conducted a prospective randomized study to determine the efficacy of the UPLIFT procedure?
A. We have worked with several key laparoscopists on this type of study. However, after performing several UPLIFT procedures
with excellent results, they were not comfortable with only offering this simple treatment option to some of their patients.
A two-year study showed an 85% success rate in treating women with deep dyspareunia. Women that rated their pain at 8.1 on a 10-point
scale prior to the UPLIFT procedure reported a decrease in pain to 1.5 after the procedure. 4
References
- Ortega I.
Uterine Suspension for Deep Dyspareunia. Intl. Society of Gyn Edosc World Conference; 3/15-18, 1998. Sun City So. Africa.
- Koh LW, et al.
Preliminary Experience in Pelviscopic Uterine Suspension Using Webster-Baldy and Franke's Method. Acta Obstet Gynel
Scand 1996; 75:575-578.
- Rasan F. et al.
Symptoms Relieved by Endoscopic Ventral Suspension. Gyencol Endosc 1995;4:101-104.
- Carter, JE.
Carter-Thomason Uterine Suspension and Positioning by Ligament Investment, Fixation and Truncation.
Journal of Reproductive Medicine 1999; 44:417-422.
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